Fame is a bee. It has a song. It has a sting. Ah, too, it has a wing.
Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul–and sings the tunes without the words–and never stops at all.
Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) was an American poet. Little known during her life, Dickinson has become to be regarded as one of America’s most respected poets.
Taken from the words of German priest and Christian reformer, Martin Luther: “The Bible is alive, it speaks to me; it has feet, it runs after me; it has hands, it lays hold of me.”
Pursuing truth within
Embracing Father’s Word
Meditating daily
Unlocking faith’s password
Father’s viewpoint of time
Filled with patient outlook
Each believer welcomed
Scripture’s trustworthy book
Father comes to gather
Those conquered, without peace
Light replaces darkness
Mercy set to release
Father shares living bread
Genuine grace sows trust
Fed from each Scripture verse
Righteousness to entrust
Transforming man’s spirit
Receiving precious gift
Accepting Father’s love
Witnessing hope’s airlift
From 2 Peter 3:18: “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.”
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The truth will always speak to anyone who opens up his Bible. Our awesome God is always in our midst.
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(Updated March 18)
The richness of the Word of God ought to determine our prayer, not the poverty of our heart.
From Psalm 118;24: “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
German-born Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) was a Lutheran pastor, theologian, and anti-Nazi dissident. Many of his writings express the role of Christianity in mankind’s daily lives. He paid the ultimate price for his activism against the Nazi regime during World War II.
Money rolling in
Overlooking darker clouds—
Bust follows each boom
Filling in-basket
Volume of data implodes—
Too much to process
Climate change debate
Reflecting fact or fiction—
Tomorrow answers
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The smallest of details at the beginning of each day sometimes make the biggest impact on one’s outlook for the rest of the day.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated March 17)
No matter what happens in the kitchen, never apologize.
Find something you’re passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.
Julia Child (1912-2004) was an American chef, author, and television personality. Her career spanned over 40 years.
From Song of Solomon 4:12: “A garden locked is my sister, my bride, a garden locked, a fountain sealed.”
Heavenly garden, locked and closed
Eternal fountain, sealed and dry
Searching, Salvation’s hidden key
Faithless works, blinding sinful eyes
Body, soul, spirit in despair
Soul without spirit, dead to sin
Body without soul, starkest death
Life’s spirit, missing God’s linchpin
Holy Spirit, always at work
Lasting, heart-filled renovations
Infused into life’s coldest heart
Building restored soul’s foundation
Christ choreographs love-filled hearts
Breathing life into each saved soul
Lighting our way to Salvation
Father’s love leads to Christ’s patrol
Arriving at Heaven’s garden
Receiving its eternal key
Fountain flows with living water
Come rest under Salvation’s tree
From Song of Solomon 4:16: “Awake, O north wind, and come, O south wind! Blow upon my garden that its fragrance may be wafted abroad. Let my beloved come to His garden, and eat its choicest fruits.”
Originally published February, 2021.
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When one embraces the Resurrection’s truth, Christ’s living waters find a blessed outlet.
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(Updated March 16)
Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.
From Psalm 16:11: “You show me the path of life. In Your presence there is fullness of joy; in Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
Henri Nouwen (1932-1996) was a Dutch priest, professor, writer, and theologian.
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